Animal Behavior

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What is camouflage in animal behavior?

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Camouflage is a type of behavior where an animal changes its color or pattern to blend in with its surroundings, helping it avoid detection by predators or prey.

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What is the stimulus for a rabbit running away from a fox?

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The stimulus is avoiding a predator, which triggers the flight response in the rabbit.

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What is the stimulus for a cat stalking a mouse?

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The stimulus is food/prey, as the cat is motivated by hunger to hunt.

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What do animals compete for?

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Animals compete for resources such as food, mates, and territory.

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What is enrichment in animal behavior?

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Enrichment refers to providing animals with stimuli that enhance their environment, promoting natural behaviors and mental stimulation.

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Define mimicry in animal behavior.

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Mimicry is a behavior where an animal resembles another species or object to gain an advantage, such as avoiding predation.

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What is cooperative behavior in animals?

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Cooperative behavior is when animals work together to achieve a common goal, such as hunting or raising young.

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What is estivation?

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Estivation is a state of dormancy or inactivity that some animals enter during hot or dry periods to conserve energy and water.

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How do animals use signals in communication?

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Animals use signals, such as vocalizations, body language, or chemical signals, to convey information to others, such as warnings or mating calls.

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What is territorial behavior?

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Territorial behavior is when an animal defends a specific area against others of the same species to secure resources.